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Mighty Nomads make a splash

Fareham Nomads were on top form to place third in the latest National Arena Swimming League competition.

The team of 35 swimmers raced in the Division One South gala at Magnet Leisure Centre in Maidenhead on Saturday 12 November against Maidenhead Marlins, Alton and District, Kingston Royals, Wycombe District B and Newbury.

Head coach John Molyneaux said: "It was fantastic to see such great team spirit, with swimmers supporting each other and cheering each other on.

"There were 12 individual personal best times and six first place finishes which was fantastic to see.

"To come third is a pleasing result going into the third round on December 10."

Fareham Nomads finished with 176 points to place third behind Maidenhead Marlins and Wycombe District B.

Nomads astonish at short course nationals

Four Fareham Nomads swimmers pulled out all the stops at the ASA National Masters Championships – claiming three gold medals, two silver and two bronze medals between them.

Jo Corben, Noemie Peignon, Andy Green and Phil Disley took to the water at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, in Sheffield, between October 28–31.

Corben dominated the meet by achieving three gold medals in the 100m and 200m backstroke and 200 IM, as well as a silver medal in the 200 freestyle in the 45–49 years age group. Her time of 2.20.17 in the 200m backstroke set an impressive new British and European record.

Corben said: ‘I am delighted with my 200m backstroke time which broke both the British and European records and is the second fastest time ever for this age group. ‘I am looking forward to the next years training in preparation for the World Masters Championships in Budapest next August.’

Peignon was also on fine form in the 30–34 years age group to achieve two lifetime best times in the 50m butterfly, gaining a silver in 30.16, and a bronze in the 100m butterfly in 1.06.87. She also took to the podium in a bronze medal position after swimming 200m butterfly in 2.35.05, as well as achieving seventh in the 100m freestyle with a time of 1.01.89 at the short course meet.

Peignon said: ‘I am over the moon to have beaten two all time personal best times I achieved 14 years ago. It shows that age doesn’t matter. It’s inspiring to see what my team mates are able to achieve which always gives that extra bit of motivation before a race’.

It was Disley and Green’s first time competing at this level meet and they did not disappoint.

Green, who swam in the 45–49 age group category, set all lifetime best times in the 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle event.

Disley also achieved top 25 finishes for all his swims while competing in the 50–54 age for 100m and 200m freestyle, 50m breaststroke and 50m butterfly.

All four swimmers also competed in the mixed medley relay team where they achieved fifth in a time of 2.04.66.

Head coach John Molyneaux said: ‘They are a hardworking bunch so these results are a credit to their passion and determination.

‘With nine months to go until the World Masters Championships there is a lot more hard work and training to come so it’s fantastic to see them swimming so well this early in the season’.

Fareham Nomads swimmers dive in the right direction

Fareham Nomads swimmers were on fine form to achieve 23 best times from 46 events at Rushmoor Royals Autumn Meet.

The team of 11 youngsters travelled to Aldershot for the competition where they won four medals.

John Molyneaux, head coach at the club, said: "It was great to see the team make an improvement so soon in the season.

"It bodes well for the rest of the swimming year, where there will be numerous more opportunities to compete against others in the region.”

James Baxter achieved one silver and one bronze medal, while teammates Clive Marquis accomplished one silver and Aiden Phillips one bronze medal

Head coach John Molyneaux said: ‘The squad was masterful at the event on Saturday and performed outstandingly for this early on in the season.

'The team had numerous personal best times and returned with 24 medals in total.

‘It was great to see swimmers competing at their first competition since returning to competitive swimming as an adult, as well as our more experienced competitors. It was a fantastic team atmosphere.'

Noémie Peignon broke the South East Region masters record in the 30–34 age group to claim gold in the 200fly in a time of 2.34.72. Peignon also won gold in the 100IM and 50fly, and silver in the 100fly.

Joanna Corben continued her success to take gold medals in the 200 freestyle, and 100 and 200 backstroke, in the 45–49 age group.

Molyneaux added: ‘This result was a great way to kick off the season and I look forward to seeing what the season ahead brings.’

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